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Jan 03 • 🏠 Home Automation
How I Automated EV Charging Using EVCC, an EG4 Solar Inverter, and a Tesla Mobile Connector

How I Automated EV Charging Using EVCC, an EG4 Solar Inverter, and a Tesla Mobile Connector

I recently came across a project called EVCC—a great solution for anyone looking to optimize EV charging and comfortable working with a terminal shell. It connects with your vehicle, inverter, or home storage to make smart charging decisions.
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Dec 22 • 🎶 Listening to music
2024 Year-End Playlist Roundup: Discovering the Best Music of the Year

2024 Year-End Playlist Roundup: Discovering the Best Music of the Year

It’s that time of year when everyone shares their best-of lists. Here are some of the playlists I’ve been enjoying listening to.
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Dec 06 • 🏠 Home Automation
How to Set Up Your Honeywell Alarm with Apple Home for Push Notifications and Geofence-Based Arming/Disarming

How to Set Up Your Honeywell Alarm with Apple Home for Push Notifications and Geofence-Based Arming/Disarming

I’ve lived in my house for nearly 20 years and have automated many aspects of it. However, my Honeywell alarm system remained one of the only devices I hadn’t automated. Here’s how I integrated my Honeywell alarm with Apple Home to enable push notifications and geofence-based arming and disarming.
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Nov 29 • 👨‍💻 Software
How I Optimized Charging My EV Using Excess Solar Power with Home Assistant

How I Optimized Charging My EV Using Excess Solar Power with Home Assistant

As an EV owner with home solar, I wanted to optimize my charging process to make the most out of excess solar energy. This motivated me to explore ways to automate my EV charging, ultimately leading to a complex setup with two automations specifically designed to meet my goals.
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Nov 18 • 🛒 Buying
Hummingbird Fuels

Hummingbird Fuels

Lisa and Richard are familiar figures in the SF cycling community. Today, I learned they have started a new company called Hummingbird Fuels, set to launch in January 2025. I couldn't be more thrilled for them.
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